Geographic Response Plan Map: VI-7 Inset Map A567 TRUNK AND HAWKSNEST BAYS XXX. St. John. qxxxa551 - V.I. WAPA WATERINTAKE, Acropora Priority Sites

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1 Geographic Response Plan Map: VI-7 Inset Map Whistling Cay Virgin Islands National Park j St. John qa551 - V.I. WAPA WATERINTAKE, Great Cruz FRANK BAY # St. St. n Jo h s a om Th A554 CHOCOLATE HOLE FISH BAY A555 - Rendezvons A556 COCOLOBA CAY Caribbean Sea 750 " 400 B553 GREAT CRUZ BAY 900 XX " XX " 150 Reef Wildlife and Marine Sanctuary S XX BAY Cruz Pond atsmall r Frank B552 -ENIGHED LAGOON AND PETER BAYS B550 # 1800 Map Continued on VI A56 CINNAMON " CRUZ 700 q Maho m m A557 REEF BAY Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument j 64 45'0"W # # S R E d B - Protect after A Areas - Medium Priority C - Protect after B Areas - Lower Priority Natural Collection Areas Collection/Recovery Points General Booming Strategy Length in Feet Staging Areas Oil Spill Risk Locations Equipment Sites Power Plants Bird Sanctuary Boat Ramp Coast Guard Coral Reef Historical Site Manatees Mangrove Marina Pelican Nesting Area Acropora Priority Sites ` û q r j v Phosphorescent A - Protect First - Highest Priority Archaeological Site XX X r d s e " h Priority of Protection - Summer Environmentally Sensitive Areas Map Continued on VI-6 amon m Caneel 450 j A568 CANEEL BAY # Peter Cinn Hawksnest Durloe Cays Trunk Atlantic Ocean 950 Virgin Islands National Park V.I. Boa Constrictor Relocation Site Steven's Cay A567 TRUNK AND HAWKSNEST BAYS Francis XX B565 FRANCIS BAY& MAHO BAY Lovango Cay Mary Point 64 45'0"W Congo Cay Level A - Protect First Level B - Protect Second State Managed Areas Federal Managed Areas Sea Bird Nesting Area PR Municipalities/USVI Districts US Coast Guard Sector San Juan Turtle Nesting µ Water Intake Wildlife Refuge/Nature Reserve National Park NERR Miles Mangroves Coral Reef Turtle Nesting Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

2 CINNAMON AND PETER BAYS Latitude DMS): 18 21' " N Longitude DMS): 64 45' " Latitude DD): Longitude DD): ESI Map: VI-7 ESI WESTERN ST JOHN, V.I. USGS Quad: C7 QUAD Charlotte Amalie Managed Area if applicable): Magens Watershed Area of Particular Concern Shoreline Type: National Park Service - Superintendent - 340) ; V.I. DPNR - 340) ; V.I. State Historic Preservation Office SHPO) - Elizabeth Righter - 340) , FAX ; NOAA - Brad Benggio ; DOI - Greg Hogue A56 Coral reefs, sandy and cobble beaches, rocky shores, a few mangroves, and sea grass beds. Sea turtles feeding and nesting. Threaten/Endangered Species: Brown Pelican and sea turtles. Vehicle: Vehicle access is available. Boat: Boat access is only available from seaward. vehicle Private land is at Peter Min. Boom Length FT): 400 Boom Type: Booming Method: Protection/Exclusion Deploy 400 ft. exclusion boom around the mangroves.

3 GRP - Oil Spill Sensitive Site Report for Sector : San Juan GRP Map # VI-6 V.I. WAPA WATER INTAKE, FRANK BAY DPNR Area of Particular Concern Latitude DMS): 18 19' " N Longitude DMS): 64 48' 0.000" W Latitude DD): Longitude DD): ESI Map: VI-6 ESI WESTERN ST JOHN, V.I. USGS Quad: C7 QUAD Cruz Managed Area if applicable): Cruz / Enighed Pond Area of Particular Concern Cruz A551 V.I. WAPA - 340) ; V.I. DPNR - Director Lorna Thomas - 340) ; V.I. State Historic Preservation Office SHPO) - 340) , FAX ; NOAA - Brad Benggio ; DOI - Greg Hogue Shoreline Type: High probability of encountering prehistoric and historic resources in the marked areas. Contact SHPO at the above number. Water intake at V.I. WAPA plant. The intake is under approximately 14 ft.of water and 200 yards from shore. Fine and medium grained sandy beach and shallow sea grass are along the shore. None reported. Threaten/Endangered Species: Brown Pelican. Recreational beach, coral reef. Vehicle: Direct access is available through V.I. WAPA. Boat: No boat ramps, however the area is easy to access by boats arriving from seaward. boat/vehicle WAPA desalinization plant intake. AVAILABLE ON SITE RESOURCES: See V.I. spill response plan SJ007). Min. Boom Length FT): Boom Type: Booming Method: Due to the depth of the intake below the surface of the water the intake is protected from floating oil. If currents low, could use diversion boom off Moravian Pt.

4 CHOCOLATE HOLE DPNR Area of Particular Concern Latitude DMS): 18 18' " N Longitude DMS): 64 47' " Latitude DD): Longitude DD): ESI Map: VI-7 ESI WESTERN ST JOHN, V.I. USGS Quad: C7 QUAD Cruz Managed Area if applicable): Chocolate Hole, Great Cruz Area of Particular Concern Cruz A554 V.I. DPNR - 340) ; V.I. State Historic Preservation Office SHPO) - 340) , FAX ; NOAA - Brad Benggio ; DOI - Greg Hogue Shoreline Type: High probability of encountering prehistoric resources in the marked areas. Contact SHPO at the above number. Sheltered mangroves, sandy and cobble beaches. Sea grass and sea turtles. Threaten/Endangered Species: Brown Pelican. Green and Hawksbill turtles, Acropora. Numerous private moorings. Boats: No boat access from shore, however the bay has numerous moorings. boat Mangroves located around pond behind beach. man-made opening to bay would allow access for oil to pond. Major resort under constructionpond Club) behind beach and around pond. Min. Boom Length FT): 1000 Boom Type: Booming Method: Protection/Exclusion Deploy 1,000 ft. exclusion boom across the bay's opening. Exclusion booming of the lagoon's access inside the bay will be required if the bay can not be protected.

5 FISH BAY Latitude DMS): 18 19' 0.001" N Longitude DMS): 64 45' " Latitude DD): Longitude DD): ESI Map: VI-7 ESI WESTERN ST JOHN, V.I. USGS Quad: C7 QUAD Cruz Managed Area if applicable): A555 National Park Service - Superintendent - 340) x242; V.I. DPNR - 340) ; V.I. State Historic Preservation Office SHPO) - Lorna Thomas, 340) , FAX ; NOAA - Brad Benggio ; DOI - Greg Hogue Shoreline Type: High probability of encountering prehistoric resources in the entire Fish area. contact SHPO at the above number. Rocky shores, sandy and cobble beaches, mangroves. Red mangroves and shallow sea grass, conch. Threaten/Endangered Species: Brown Pelican and sea turtles. None reported. Vehicle: Road access is available. Boat: A dock is located on the east side of the bay. Private. boat/vehicle Min. Boom Length FT): 1500 Boom Type: Booming Method: Protection/Exclusion Deploy 1,500 ft. exclusion boom across the opening of the bay. Consider using offshore dispersants and the preapplication of a wetting agent such as Corexit 9580 on the mangroves.

6 COCOLOBA CAY Latitude DMS): 18 19' 5.999" N Longitude DMS): 64 45' " Latitude DD): Longitude DD): ESI Map: VI-7 ESI WESTERN ST JOHN, V.I. USGS Quad: C7 QUAD Cruz Managed Area if applicable): Virgin Islands National Park National Park Service - Superintendent - 340) x242; V.I. DPNR - Director - 340) Resource mgmt. 340) x 224; NOAA - Brad Benggio ; DOI - Greg Hogue A556 Shoreline Type: None reported. Very high energy shallow coral cobble shore, rocky points and sandy beaches. This beach supports one of the highest density sea turtle nesting areas on St. John. Shallow fringing coral reef. Threaten/Endangered Species: Sea turtles, Acropora corals. None reported. No access is available by boat or vehicle. 1/8 mile foot trail access from a 4WD road. Min. Boom Length FT): Boom Type: Booming Method: The heavy surf prevents the use of nearshore protection strategies. Protect area using offshore containment and recovery operations.

7 REEF BAY Latitude DMS): 18 19' " N Longitude DMS): 64 44' " Latitude DD): Longitude DD): ESI Map: VI-7 ESI WESTERN ST JOHN, V.I. USGS Quad: C6 QUAD Coral Managed Area if applicable): Virgin Islands National Park National Park Service - Superintendent - 340) x242; V.I. DPNR - 340) ; V.I. State Historic - Lorna Thomas Preservation Office SHPO) - 340) , FAX ; NOAA - Brad Benggio ; DOI - Greg Hogue Shoreline Type: High probability of encountering prehistoric resources in the marked area. Contact SHPO at the above number. A557 Sandy beaches, shallow fringing coral reefs, rocky points and sea grass. Mangroves around pond area behind beach at Reef. Sea birds and sea turtles. This is a major turtle nesting site on St. Johns. Threaten/Endangered Species: Brown pelican, Hawksbill Turtle nesting and Green Turtle feeding area. Acropora corals. None reported. Boats: Two moorings in bay. Small boats can be beached at two small beaches. boat Western Reef can be accessed by a short, steep foot trail that originates from a public 2WD road. Eastern Reef may be accessed on land by foot trail or 4x4 ATV from Lameshur 1.5 miles1/2 of that can be made by4wd vehicle.. Min. Boom Length FT): Boom Type: Booming Method: Nearshore protection strategies are not normally feasible in this area. Pretreat mangroves. Cascade booms off White Cliffs to protect inshore fringing reefs.

8 TRUNK AND HAWKSNEST BAYS Latitude DMS): 18 21' " N Longitude DMS): 64 46' " Latitude DD): Longitude DD): ESI Map: VI-7 ESI WESTERN ST JOHN, V.I. USGS Quad: C7 QUAD Cruz Managed Area if applicable): Virgin Islands National Park National Park Service - Superintendent - 340) x224; V.I. DPNR - 340) ; V.I. State Historic Preservation Office SHPO) - Elizabeth Righter - 340) , FAX ; NOAA - Brad Benggio ; DOI - Greg Hogue Shoreline Type: High probability of encountering prehistoric resources in the entire Trunk and Hawksnest area. Contact SHPO at the above number. Shallow coral reefs, sandy and cobble beaches and rocky shores. A567 Sea birds, sea turtles. Threaten/Endangered Species: Brown Pelican and Sea turtle nesting area. Acropora reefs at Hawksnest and other nearshore reefs. Recreational snorkeling area and archeological site. NPS maintained underwater snorkeling trail at Trunk most popular beach on St.John. Vehicle: A paved road leads to both bays. Boat: Boat access is from seaward only. Staging: Hawksnest and Trunk has a parking lot. boat/vehicle A private beach is on the east side of Hawksnest and a resort beach Caneel ) on the west side. AVAILABLE ON SIT RESOURCES: NPS concession operates snack bar and snorkel rental at Trunk. Min. Boom Length FT): Boom Type: Booming Method: These beaches are normally well protected from the prevailing winds. Use offshore containment and recovery methods. A natural collection point is on the west end of Trunk, at Jumbie but it is difficult to get to due to the steep shore, and shallow reef with narrow channel.

9 CANEEL BAY Latitude DMS): 18 20' " N Longitude DMS): 64 47' " Latitude DD): Longitude DD): ESI Map: VI-7 ESI WESTERN ST JOHN, V.I. USGS Quad: C7 QUAD Cruz Managed Area if applicable): Virgin Islands National Park V.I. DPNR - 340) ; U.S. FWS - NWR Manager - 340) ; 340) x242; V.I. State Historic Preservation Office SHPO) - Lorna Thomas - 340) , FAX ; NOAA - Brad Benggio ; DOI - Greg Hogue Shoreline Type: High probability of encountering prehistoric resources in the entire Caneel area. Contact SHPO/NPS at the above numbers. Sandy and cobble beaches, sea grass and rocky shores, coral reefs. A568 None reported. Threaten/Endangered Species: Brown pelican, sea turtles, Acropora corals. Very popular resort and beaches, coral reef. Vehicle & Boat: Good access for both vehicles and boats. Caneel resorts operates a ferry boat out of Caneel. Close to Cruz boat ramp. boat/vehicle Min. Boom Length FT): 800 Boom Type: Booming Method: Protection/Exclusion This area is naturally well protected. Consider deploying 800 ft. of exclusion boom using the numerous boat moorings as anchors.

10 GRP - Oil Spill Sensitive Site Report for Sector : San Juan GRP Map # VI-6 CRUZ BAY Spring: B Summer: B Fall: B Winter: B DPNR Area of Particular Concern Latitude DMS): 18 20' 0.000" N Longitude DMS): 64 48' 0.000" W Latitude DD): Longitude DD): ESI Map: VI-6 ESI WESTERN ST JOHN, V.I. USGS Quad: C7 QUAD Cruz Managed Area if applicable): Virgin Islands National Park Cruz National Park Service - Superintendent - 340) x242 8am-5pm) or Resource Management 340) x 224; V.I. DPNR - Director - 340) ; V.I. Ports Auth ) ; NOAA - Brad Benggio ; DOI - Greg Hogue Shoreline Type: AVAILABLE ON SITE RESOURCES: None. Some at park ramp USCG Trailer. B550 Exposed mangroves, sandy beach, shallow coral and docks. Sea birds. Threaten/Endangered Species: Sea turtles and Brown Pelicans. Commercial and recreational area, designated mooring area, commercial ferry and barge dock. Vehicle: Access is available at Cruz. Boat: A boat ramp is located at the Customs dock VI Port Authority) and boat ramp NPS) in Cruz. Helicopter: Boat ramp is located on the north side of Cruz. Ball field can be used as staging area. boat/helicopter/vehicle Cruz bay is the main port for goods and passengers entering or departing St. John. Staging: The boat ramp could be utilized as a staging area. Min. Boom Length FT): 2000 Boom Type: Booming Method: Deflection This area is naturally protected from prevailing winds. Consider deploying 2,000 ft. of diversion boom in the bay, but do not block the channel.

11 ENIGHED LAGOON Spring: B Summer: B Fall: B Winter: B DPNR Area of Particular Concern Latitude DMS): 18 19' " N Longitude DMS): 64 47' " Latitude DD): Longitude DD): ESI Map: VI-7 ESI WESTERN ST JOHN, V.I. USGS Quad: C7 QUAD Cruz Managed Area if applicable): Cruz / Enighed Pond Area of Particular Concern Cruz V.I. DPNR - Director - 340) ; NOAA - Brad Benggio ; DOI - Greg Hogue B552 Shoreline Type: riprap, rocky and sandy beaches. Mangrove shoreline inside pond. Diving birds. Threaten/Endangered Species: Brown Pelican. Mangroves Vehicle: Vehicle access is available. Boat: No boat ramps are in the area. Boat access from sea is good. Large barge dock. Staging: Large concrete aprons associated with barge ramps. Very good staging area. boat/vehicle/helicopter The large channel for commercial barges into Enighed Lagoon is complete. Departure channel for commuted barges in place- Sewage treatment plant. Min. Boom Length FT): 200 Boom Type: Booming Method: Protection/Exclusion Deploy 400 ft. of exclusion boom across channel into the lagoon.

12 GREAT CRUZ BAY Spring: B Summer: B Fall: B Winter: B DPNR Area of Particular Concern Latitude DMS): 18 19' " N Longitude DMS): 64 47' " Latitude DD): Longitude DD): ESI Map: VI-7 ESI WESTERN ST JOHN, V.I. USGS Quad: C7 QUAD Cruz Managed Area if applicable): Chocolate Hole / Great Cruz Area of Particular Concern Cruz B553 V.I. DPNR - Director - 340) ; Hyatt Regency Hotel - 340) ; NOAA - Brad Benggio ; DOI - Greg Hogue Shoreline Type: Small colony of mangroves and sandy beach. None reported. Threaten/Endangered Species: Brown Pelican and Sea turtles. Vehicle: Roads lead to the bay. Boat: A Boat ramp is located at the Hyatt Regency Virgin Grande Hotel 340) Several private small docks are in the bay along with numerous designated moorings. boat/vehicle Major resort. Min. Boom Length FT): 1500 Boom Type: Booming Method: Deflection Deploy 1,500 ft. of diversion boom from Blasbaig Point.

13 FRANCIS BAY& MAHO BAY Spring: B Summer: B Fall: B Winter: B Latitude DMS): 18 21' " N Longitude DMS): 64 45' 0.000" W Latitude DD): Longitude DD): ESI Map: VI-7 ESI WESTERN ST JOHN, V.I. USGS Quad: C7 QUAD Cruz Managed Area if applicable): Virgin Islands National Park National Park Service - Superintendent - 340) x 242; V.I. DPNR - 340) ; V.I. State Historic Preservation Office SHPO) - 340) , FAX ; Maho Camp Grounds - 340) ; NOAA - Brad Benggio ; DOI - Greg Hogue Shoreline Type: High probability of encountering prehistoric resources in marked areas. Contact SHPO at the above number. B565 Mangroves, sandy and cobble beaches and rocky shores. Bird nesting area and important feeding and nesting area for green sea turtles, and nesting for hawksbill sea turtles. Some corals or shallow line-hard bottom areas. Threaten/Endangered Species: Brown Pelican and Sea turtles. Very popular recreational beach and boater destination. Vehicle: Vehicle access is available. Boat: No boat access from shore, but it is accessible from sea. vehicle Min. Boom Length FT): 1000 Boom Type: Booming Method: Deflection The beach area is well protected from the prevailing winds. Consider deploying along the beach 1,000 ft. of diversion boom. Boom across from Mary's pt. to Whistling Cay would protect beaches from Francis to Peter's. Private property is at the western side of Maho Beach. Maho Beach is a high recreational area. Whistling Cay has seabirds, coral reefs, and archeological sites. A boom can be extended from Mary Point to Whistling Cay to divert oil from Francis and other north shore beaches. Prevailing winds are offshore from Francis and Maho beaches so surface currents would tend to carry oil away from these beaches.